Tesla starts taking orders for solar roofs

Tesla Incwill start taking orders for its solar roof tiles this afternoon, founder Elon Musk said on Twitter early on Wednesday.The roofs, which will eliminate the need for traditional solar panels,will be available in the United States this year and in overseas markets next year, Musk tweeted.The product is a cornerstone of Musk's strategy of selling a fossil-fuel-free lifestyle to consumers with electric cars, home batteries and solar.